Master in Teaching of Biology and Geology in the 3rd cycle of Basic and Secondary Education

General Objectives of the Course

The main objectives of this study cycle are in accordance with the Decree-Law nº 79/2014 of May 14, where the legal system of professional qualification for teaching in pre-school and primary and secondary school is defined and according to the Vision of the University of Coimbra and its guidelines (http://www.uc.pt/planeamento/visao): research, teaching, knowledge transfer and resources (“To promote a proactive management, rational, responsible and rigorous of resources, based on criteria of economy, efficiency and effectiveness, increasing the potential of the participation of the University community and society in the most diverse domains”).

Admission Requirements

Holders of a degree in Biology with minor in Geology, in Geology with minor in Biology or in Biology and Geology, designed according to the Bologna model (120 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System in the two areas (Biology and Geology) and no less than 50 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System.
Candidates must meet the requirements of Article 11 of Decree-Law 43/2007.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Professional Goals

Holders of professional qualification for teaching as defined in Article 4 of Decree-Law nº. 79/2014 of May 14.

Mode of Study

Daytime regime / Face-to-face

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese Language

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

As defined in “Regulamento Pedagógico da Universidade de Coimbra” – “Regulamento n.º 321/2013 of August 23.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

The main objectives of the study cycle are the following:

• To acquire knowledge of the curricular guidelines and syllabus of Biology and Geology of the basic and secondary education, and of the correct teaching methodologies from the scientific and pedagogical point of view.

• To know how to use in pedagogical practice the knowledge acquired in the study areas, including lesson planning, preparation and development of teaching materials and resources, and of assessment in accordance with the prevailing models of education.

• To know how to adapt the performance to different situations of learning and human development, both in terms of teaching students of different age levels and readiness for learning, including curricular changes, development of interdisciplinary projects, and others.

• To develop good practice in the learning and assessment.

• To know the school reality, including the legislative framework for the organization of schools, allowing cooperation with the governing school bodies and the school community.

Course Coordinator(s)

Isabel Luci Pisa Mata da Conceição
luci@zoo.uc.pt

ECTS Departmental Coordinator(s)

António Xavier de Barros e Cunha Pereira Coutinho
cafe@bot.uc.pt

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Decree-Law nº. 79/2014 of May 14

Graduation Requirements

Public defense of a dissertation

Access to Further Studies

Access to the courses of the 3rd cycle in the area of Biology and Geology, in the area of Sciences Education, Sciences History and Education Sciences.

Study Programme

Biology and Geology in the 3rd cycle of Basic and Secondary Education

Academic year
2024-2025

Course Type
2nd Cycle Studies - Advanced Specialisation Master Programme

DGES Code: 6449

Qualification Awarded: Mestre

Duration: 4 Semester(s)

ECTS Credits: 120.0

Category: Advanced specialization second cycle


Applications

Call for Applications


Calendar

1st Semester
Start date: 09-09-2024
End date: 14-12-2024
2nd Semester
Start date: 03-02-2025
End date: 22-05-2025

Accreditations

Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
2020-07-31 a 2026-07-30
Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior

Nº Registo: R/A-Ef 1571/2011/AL01

2015-09-30

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